Chapter 2777: Chen Yueying Returns to Xuanling Continent

A little over two hours later, the ceremony concluded. Most guests gradually departed, while some stayed temporarily at the Wang family's residence.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan, accompanied by Wang Yuanjiang, arrived at Long Tianheng's residence. Long Tianheng was not surprised by their visit. Long Yufei stood beside Long Tianheng.

Wang Yuanjiang and Long Yufei had been frequenting each other's company over the years. Both families had tacitly approved of this, though it hadn't been explicitly stated.

After a brief chat, Wang Changsheng brought up the main topic: "Fellow Daoist Long, Yuanjiang has admired Young Friend Long for a long time. I would like to propose a marriage on his behalf. Would Fellow Daoist Long be willing to bring them together?"

Long Yufei lowered her head, looking a little nervous.

"Last time, if he hadn't intervened, Yufei would have been in danger. This young man is good. Let's make it happen for them! From now on, we will be in-laws," Long Tianheng said with a smile.

"Many thanks, Senior Long, for making this possible. This junior will certainly treat Yufei well," Wang Yuanjiang stepped forward and said earnestly.

Long Tianheng nodded. A marriage between the two families would mean a strong alliance and a win-win cooperation.

"This is the betrothal gift. The wedding is set for ten years from now. What do you think, Fellow Daoist Long?" Wang Ruyan took out a blue storage ring and handed it to Long Tianheng.

Qinglian Island was trillions of miles from Jinjiao Valley. A round trip would take several years, even with the use of teleportation arrays, requiring constant transfers between them.

Long Tianheng's divine sense swept over it. A hint of surprise appeared in his eyes. The Wang family's betrothal gift was very valuable, indicating how highly the Wang family valued this marriage. As an established power, the Long family's dowry would naturally be even more generous.

"Very well, then it is settled for ten years from now," Long Tianheng agreed.

After chatting for a little less than an hour, Wang Changsheng and the other two departed.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan arrived at the entrance of a quiet estate. Wang Ruyan sent out a voice transmission talisman.

Not long after, the estate gate opened. Li Qinghuan walked out, a smile across his face.

"Senior Wang, Senior Wang, Uncle Tianhe has been waiting for a long time."

Li Qinghuan led the way for them. After passing through an arched courtyard, they met Li Tianhe.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Wang, I knew you would come. It's been many years since we last met. I imagine Fellow Daoist Wang's strength has improved considerably. Shall we find a place to spar?" Li Tianhe said with some excitement. After advancing to the Integration Stage, he was free from restrictions and could move about freely.

He had followed his family's inter-spiritual treasure ship to the Xuanling Continent. Upon learning that Wang Ruyan was holding an Integration Ceremony, he brought Li Qinghuan along to congratulate her. During this period, he had sparred with Zhao Yunxiao multiple times, with each match ending in a draw.

"No, perhaps another day! I suffered some qi depletion during my Seventh-Ninth Thunder Tribulation and haven't fully recovered yet." Wang Changsheng politely declined. On such an auspicious day, he didn't want to spar with Li Tianhe, as neither victory nor defeat would be beneficial.

Li Tianhe was a little disappointed, but he didn't insist.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Wang, I wanted to ask you about the Barren Land. Have you been to the Barren Land?"

Wang Changsheng nodded: "Yes, I have. Is Fellow Daoist Li planning to go to the Barren Land?"

"Yes, to find something. Could Fellow Daoist Wang provide a map?" Li Tianhe said politely.

"The Barren Land is vast, and we've only visited a portion of it. There are many fierce beasts and ancient giants there. Unless absolutely necessary, Fellow Daoist Li, it's better not to venture into the Barren Land." As Wang Changsheng spoke, he took out a light green animal hide.

Li Qinghuan had previously provided them with a map of the Heavenly Demon Cave, which had been useful when Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were searching for the Water of the Underworld River. Now that Li Tianhe was asking for help, Wang Changsheng naturally wouldn't be stingy.

"Many thanks, Fellow Daoist Wang." Li Tianhe expressed his gratitude and took the animal hide.

"It's nothing, just a small favor," Wang Ruyan said with a smile.

After chatting for half an hour, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan left, returned to Qinglian Peak, entered their secret chambers, and began cultivating.

After advancing to the Integration Stage, even progressing a small realm takes a very long time. The cultivation speed is relatively slow. One either cultivates or condenses their Dharma Idol. If a bottleneck is encountered, it's normal to be stuck at a small realm for tens of thousands of years.

The cultivation speed of the 'Ten Thousand Seas Immortal Sutra' is relatively slow, but its advantage is that there are no bottlenecks. Wang Changsheng, having refined the True Spirit Origin, would surely cultivate faster than ordinary Integration Stage cultivators. The same applied to Wang Ruyan.

As for Wang Yuanjiang's marriage, Wang Moshan would handle the arrangements, so they didn't need to personally intervene.

After the ceremony, the 'Qinglian Immortal Couple' became widely known across the Xuanling Continent.

With two Integration Stage cultivators, the Wang family ranked among the top twenty human forces in the Xuanling Continent. Many forces pledged allegiance, and the Wang family's power continuously expanded, entering a period of rapid development.

Seasons passed, and eight hundred years quickly went by.

An endless expanse of azure sea stretched out, calm and tranquil under a clear blue sky.

A yellow light appeared on the distant horizon. Before long, the yellow light stopped high in the sky. Its aura receded, revealing a dragon boat constantly shimmering with yellow light.

Chen Yueying stood atop the yellow dragon boat, her face slightly pale.

"Finally back!" Chen Yueying murmured to herself. It had taken her over a thousand years to cross the sea. During this time, she had encountered attacks from multiple seventh-tier demonic beasts.

Back then, with Yang Qinglong accompanying them, crossing the sea hadn't taken them a thousand years. Now, on her own, it naturally took considerable time.

Chen Yueying formed a hand seal. The yellow dragon boat immediately glowed brightly, flew high into the sky, and became a black dot disappearing on the horizon.

Inland, Qinglian Valley.

The streets were bustling with crowds like a tide, and carriages and horses created a noisy, prosperous scene.

In a secluded courtyard, Wang Yingjie was speaking with Liu Hongxue.

After Wang Yingjie advanced to the Void Refinement stage, he spent most of his time cultivating and had already reached the mid-Void Refinement stage. Liu Hongxue, being an alchemist, didn't have to worry about cultivation resources, so her cultivation speed was relatively fast, and she too had reached the mid-Void Refinement stage.

It was easier for Five-Spirit Root cultivators to break through to the Void Refinement stage, but they required more cultivation resources than ordinary cultivators.

After Wang Ruyan advanced to the Integration Stage, the family's development flourished. Family members successively advanced to the Void Refinement stage, and the family's strength grew increasingly stronger. As an elder Void Refinement cultivator, Wang Yingjie naturally obtained a significant amount of cultivation resources.

"My husband has cultivated the Qianyang Illusion Eye to the grand completion stage? That's wonderful!" Liu Hongxue said with a smile.

"Thanks to my wife for helping to refine the Qianyang Jade Liquid. Otherwise, I don't know how much longer it would have taken me to cultivate the Qianyang Illusion Eye to grand completion. Marrying you, my wife, has been my greatest fortune." Wang Yingjie held Liu Hongxue's hand, his face filled with tenderness.

He had cultivated the Five-Element Forbidden Light to the minor completion stage. To cultivate this divine ability, one needed to collect and refine Five-Element Essence. He had refined a vast amount of Five-Element Essence, which was why he had reached minor completion. Grand completion was still far off, but this was already very good.

Having mastered the Qianyang Illusion Eye and the Five-Element Forbidden Light, Wang Yingjie's strength had significantly improved.

Liu Hongxue said with a smile: "If you ask me, marrying my husband has been my greatest fortune."

"By the way, Yier and Zongque are coming to Qinglian Valley to replace us. We can return to Qinglian Island now. Perhaps we could even go on a journey," Liu Hongxue suggested.